Dick Flanagan
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PositionsLinebacker, guard, center
BornOctober 31, 1926
Sidney, Ohio, U.S.
Sidney, Ohio, U.S.
DiedSeptember 23, 1997 (aged 70)
Sidney, Ohio, U.S.
Sidney, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
 Flanagan on a 1955 Bowman football card | |||||||||
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| Positions | Linebacker, guard, center | ||||||||
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| Born | October 31, 1926 Sidney, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | September 23, 1997 (aged 70) Sidney, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 216 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Sidney | ||||||||
| College | Ohio State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1948: 10th round, 83rd overall pick | ||||||||
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Richard E. Flanagan (October 31, 1927 – September 27, 1997) was a National Football League (NFL) center who played eight seasons. Flanagan played high school football for Sidney High School and college football for Ohio State University.[1] He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 10th round of the 1948 NFL draft.[2] He played running back in college and his first year with the Bears. He also played linebacker and offensive guard during his professional career. Flanagan was a member of the Detroit Lions team that defeated the Cleveland Browns to win the 1952 NFL Championship.[3]
